Christie Lake

Van Buren County, Michigan

Christie Lake is in Lawrence Township, Michigan, and is around 30 miles from Kalamazoo.

The Bronson LakeView Hospital is around 10 miles away, and the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport is around 30 miles away.

Residents heading into town can visit the Orchards Mall and a variety of local restaurants, such as the Acapulco Mexican Restaurant.

Fun on the Water

Spanning 211 acres, Christie Lake is a private lake and the perfect place to kick back and relax.

Popular activities include boating, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, and enjoying the views.

Explore Lawrence

Those looking for excitement off the water can discover everything the nearby town of Lawrence has to offer.

One popular attraction is Bonamego Farms, where visitors can go and get a variety of fresh produce.

Another popular attraction is Third Coast Paddling, where visitors can take a fun, guided canoe trip down the river.

Visit Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo is a great city trip near Lake Michigan with a lovely location between Chicago and Detroit.

The Kalamazoo Nature Center spans 1,100 acres with an 11-acre arboretum, 11 nature trails, and the DeLano Pioneer homestead. The Interpretive Center features the award-winning "Nature Up Close" hall, interactive exhibits, three-story tropical rainforest, a bug house, and seasonal butterfly and hummingbird garden.

The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts features more than 5,000 fine artworks in its permanent collection for visitors to enjoy. It also has touring and collection exhibitions in 10 galleries, offers four art classes at the Kirk Newman Art School, and highlights area artists in the KIA Gallery Shop.

The Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Museum has been voted the "Best Place to Take Out-of-Towners" and "Best Place to Spend a Day with Your Family," making it a must-see. It features more than 100 air and space artifacts, rides, Full-Motion Flight Simulators, a theater, historical exhibits, and educational activities.

After a long day of exploration, be sure to enjoy a meal at one of the many delicious restaurants in the city. Highly-rated options include Crow's Nest, The Studio Grill, Kalamazoo Beer Exchange, Erbelli's Gourmet Pizza, and Bell's Eccentric Cafe.

Calm and Quaint

Those looking for a slice of small-town life will love living on Christie Lake.